Some private websites charge a fee for advice and help with applications for a Blue Badge. These websites are not connected with us or the government, and do not guarantee a successful application. If you've been affected by a private website that has charged you a fee, you should report it to the Citizens Advice consumer service.
We advise residents simply to follow the advice and links here on our website.
The Blue Badge scheme is available to eligible disabled people irrespective of whether they travel in a vehicle as a driver or passenger.
You may qualify if you:
Have an enduring and substantial disability which causes you, during the course of a journey to be unable to walk
Are registered blind
Children aged under three years with certain medical conditions, and drivers with severe disability in both arms, may also qualify.
For full details of the eligibility criteria, view Blue Badge Parking
Proofs will need to be submitted as part of your application to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility criteria.
Photograph – this must be to passport standard and can be uploaded online. If sending your photo by post, ensure your name is written on the back.
Proof of entitlement or medical evidence
A Disability Living Allowance award letter (dated within last 12 months)
A Personal Independence Payments award letter (dated within last 12 months), including both the front page, and the page indicating your score
A Service Personnel and Veterans Agency letter of entitlement
Certificate of Visual Impairment or BD8
Statement of Special Educational Needs
Letter from DVLA
Relevant medical evidence from a healthcare professional (for example, recent medical reports or letters from GPs, consultants or specialists). We cannot accept evidence solely from your GP.
If you do not automatically qualify, you can provide recent medical evidence of your health condition or disability to support your application, if you choose. This may help speed up your application.
Proof of residence (dated within the last three months)
A residential utility bill (gas, electric, telephone, water), mobile phone bills are not suitable
TV Licence/exemption
Rent book or tenancy agreement
Benefits/pension letter or book (for example, DLA or SPVA letter)
Home contents insurance document
Domiciliary care bill
Proof of identity
Valid driving licence (photo card)
Passport/certificate of British nationality
Birth/adoption certificate (with marriage or change of name certificate if your name is now different)
Marriage/civil partnership/divorce/dissolution certificate
HM Forces ID card
You should apply online for a Blue Badge via the government's GOV.UK website.
GOV.UK: apply for or renew a Blue Badge
Application fees
The cost of a Blue Badge is £10. You will only be charged for this if your application is successful. Once a badge is paid for and ordered, it will be received within 14 days.
Contact us if you need more advice.
